Hippeastrum Species, Amaryllis, Butterfly Amaryllis
Hippeastrumpapilio

Family: Amaryllidaceae (am-uh-ril-id-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Hippeastrum (hip-ee-ASS-trum)
Species: papilio (pap-ILL-ee-oh)

Synonym:Amaryllis papilio

Category
Bulbs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth
Textured

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Scarlet (dark red)
Brown/Bronze
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are good for cutting
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds